Ruffy and the Riverside

Ruffy And The Riverside is an exciting family game set in a colourful and expansive world that invites players to explore. In this hand-drawn game with a felt-tip pen aesthetic, there are always new characters, ideas and quirks to discover. Above all, however, Ruffy impresses with its ingenious game design: to progress in this clever action-adventure, players pick up a texture and fling it at an object, causing it to flip accordingly. This well-thought-out game design is a testament to the high quality of craftsmanship. Puzzles, exploration and skill-based sequences intertwine organically, ensuring a varied, consistently fluid gaming experience with no downtime. The seamless transition between 3D and 2D views is also a pleasant surprise. Players jump, spin and, with the help of a tamed bee, even fly over long distances. The innovative mechanics are intuitive to grasp, yet open up a remarkable depth of gameplay that keeps both younger players and experienced fans of the genre engaged in the long term. Furthermore, the game encourages creativity not only thematically but also in terms of gameplay: solutions feel experimental and personalised, which richly rewards the spirit of discovery.

The DCP Jury 2026